Students & Families
Is your child eligible for a scholarship?
Your child may be eligible for a Indiana State Tax Credit Scholarship and, in the future, a Federal Tax Credit Scholarship (beginning in 2027). Your child may also receive a Choice Scholarship (Voucher) if your school participates in that program. The total of all scholarships combined cannot exceed the total of tuition and fees for the year.
Indiana State Program Eligibility
Eligible students are:
- Enrolled in one of our participating schools
- Residents of Indiana
- Between the ages of four(4) and twenty-one (21), and enrolled in grades Pre-K-12. Students must turn 4 and be less than 22 by August 1.
- Income eligible — check the chart to the left for household income limits.
*Income is determined by the adjusted gross income on the 1040 filed for the taxable year immediately preceding the date of application
*Students in foster care automatically meet the income eligibility requirements
Please contact your school for instructions on how to apply for scholarships.
Federal Program Eligibility
The federal program does not go into effect until Jan 2027.
Your child may qualify for a scholarship through the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Families earning under 300% of the area median income for their county may be eligible for help with K–12 private school tuition and education expenses. The dropdowns below show 2025 income limits for counties in Indiana and Kentucky; these limits will change for 2027. Unlike the state program, eligibility does not depend on family size. Use this information as an estimate of whether you may qualify.
Federal Tax Credit Scholarship - Income Eligibility
Our Partner Schools
We work with over 70 partner schools located throughout the state. Check the section below to find one near you. If your school is not on the list, check with your school administrator, or have them contact us.
FAQ’s
Q: How do I apply?
If you are already enrolled in one of our participating schools, check with a school administrator. If you are enrolled in an independent school that is not already participating, please have them contact us.
Q: Are vouchers and “SGO” tax credit scholarships the same?
No. The Choice Scholarship Program, (commonly referred to as the voucher program), provides state funded scholarships to eligible Indiana students to offset tuition costs at participating schools. Tax Credit (SGO) scholarship are funded by private, charitable donations and awarded by a certified SGO.
Q: Who determines the award amount?
The award amount is determined by the school, consistent with their financial assistance policies. We work with the school to verify that students are eligible and to ensure that scholarships are awarded in a manner that does not discriminate.
Q: Can a student who receives an SGO tax credit scholarship also receive a Choice Scholarship?
Yes. A student who meets the requirements for a Choice Scholarship may also qualify for a Tax Credit (SGO) scholarship in the same year provided that the combination of the two does not exceed tuition and fees.
Q: What if we have had a significant change in income that is different than what is reported on our most current 1040?
We understand that a job loss or other circumstance may result in an income that is different than your previous year’s tax return would reflect. You may submit proof of your current annual income to your school and ask them to fill out the necessary form to document that change.
Q: What if we received 401k payments?
The income determination is based on your adjusted gross income, which would include any taxable disbursements from a retirement or 401k account.
Q: What if wages were garnished?
Because the total household income is based on the adjusted gross income, there are not allowances made for wage garnishments that may impact net pay.
Q: What if we move in the middle of the school year?
SGO Scholarships are not portable. If you move in the middle of the school year, we will work with the school you are leaving to prorate the amount of the scholarship if needed. You will not be able to take any unused portion to a new school.
Q: What if I go to a different eligible school next year?
If you are granted a Tax Credit (SGO) scholarship, we can provide documentation to the new school (upon request) that you received a Tax Credit (SGO) scholarship scholarship in a prior year.
Q: What if I have joint custody of children but they aren’t included on my 1040?
We need to know the number of people actually living in your household, and we understand that is sometimes different than the number of people claimed on your tax return.
Q: How do I find out if my child received a scholarship?
The school will be your primary contact throughout the process. They will provide the application link to you, collect your financial information and communicate with you if a scholarship is awarded.